Commercial Conveyancing Secretary

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Job summary

A well-established law firm in Kent is seeking a proactive Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Property Team. The ideal candidate will provide vital support to a busy Fee Earner by managing client queries, arranging appointments, and handling complex lease documentation. Strong organisational and audio typing skills are essential to thrive in this collaborative role.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunity for skill development

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Commercial Property.
• Proficiency in audio typing and a confident user of digital dictation systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage diaries and prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Providing full secretarial support to the Fee Earner.
• Handling complex lease documentation and correspondence.
• Maintaining and coordinating diaries to meet deadlines.

Skills

Organisational skills

Audio typing

Communication skills

Client service

Tools

Digital dictation systems

Job description

Are you an organised and proactive Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity?

Do you have experience in commercial conveyancing and the skills to support a busy Fee Earner?

Would you thrive in a professional, client-focused environment with plenty of variety in your role?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are working with a well-established law firm based in Kent to find a Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Property Team. This role offers the chance to work closely with a the Fee Earner, providing vital secretarial and administrative support while being part of a collaborative team.

What will you be doing?

• Providing full secretarial support, including arranging appointments, managing client queries, and preparing correspondence via audio typing (digital dictation).
• Managing complexed lease documentation
• Tracking multi-party correspondence, including landlord, tenant, managing agents etc
• Handling filing, photocopying, and opening/closing client files efficiently.
• Maintaining and coordinating diaries, ensuring deadlines and actions are met.
• Regularly reviewing client files and advising fee earners on required actions.
• Covering for team members during sickness or holiday absences and assisting with reception duties during busy periods.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Commercial Property.
• Proficiency in audio typing and a confident user of digital dictation systems.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage diaries and prioritise tasks effectively.
• A team player with excellent communication skills and a professional approach to client service.

Why apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm that values its team and provides a supportive working environment. You will have the chance to develop your skills while making a real impact in a busy, client-focused department.

Apply today for a confidential discussion

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